Public Safety
Officers From 103 Outside Police Departments Will Guard RNC
And that's before counting federal agencies and private security guards.
Jul 12th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Attempt To Expand Disorderly Conduct Fine, Ban Bump Stocks Before RNC Fails
Council members concerned about unintended consequences.
Jul 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
County Breaks Ground On Youth Detention Facility
New facility a long-awaited first step in the plan to close state youth prisons.
Jul 10th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Will Drop Private Security Licensing Requirement
New city attorney throws in towel on lawsuit, but vows to provide council with long-term solution.
Jul 5th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin’s Prisons Employ Doctors Who Were Censured
Questions about care offered. Many staff physicians were censured by a medical board.
Jul 5th, 2024 by Mario Koran
Council Wants State to Ban Bump Stocks
Newly-relegalized gun modifier allows them to be fired at a speed compared to machine guns.
Jul 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Audit Finds Slow Turnaround on Forensic Evidence by Wisconsin Crime Labs
AG Kaul says it shows need for more staff he requested from Republican Legislature.
Jul 2nd, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea, Wisconsin Public Radio
Mayor Calls for Stricter Gun Laws After Spate of Shootings in City
13 shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday. Vos, Donovan disagree with Johnson.
Jul 1st, 2024 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Tearman Spencer’s Deputy Criminally Charged With Misconduct in Public Office
Former deputy city attorney Odalo Ohiku charged with misdemeanor.
Jun 27th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Families Express Concern With High Prices, Poor Reliability of Wisconsin Prison Phones
‘We pay $2.50 for a visit, and most of the time they won’t connect, or they’ll cut out in the middle of the visit.’
Jun 24th, 2024 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
After Series of Deaths, County Jail Audit Approved
Milwaukee County Board approves contract with third-party for independent audit of the jail. But not without derision over process.
Jun 21st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Jeffrey Norman A Finalist For Austin Police Chief
Milwaukee Police Chief one of 32 finalists, but only one serving as a major city chief.
Jun 18th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
